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VU51 GFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,883 mi
Last recorded112,883 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 GFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up by bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside arches corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,822 miles

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 13 Nov 2018 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also tear in tread/canvas show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake hoses cracked /perishing

N/S/F brake pipe corroding

N/S/F fog lamp not working

Rear suspension low

Reverse lamps not working

Under side of car and components covered in mud and corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,620 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,709 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 94,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,108 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,004 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,911 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Drivers side front steering arm gaiter torn.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic cover trims fitted to inner door shuts.

Rear number plate begining to delaminate.

Rear subframe bushes perished.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,908 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front anti-roll bar corroded.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Drivers side front steering arm gaiter torn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic cover trims fitted to inner door shuts.

Rear number plate begining to delaminate.

Rear subframe bushes perished.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 20,163 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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VU51 GFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 GFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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